Maternity Classes and Support Services

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Nuvance Health® offers a variety of classes to help growing families prepare for the arrival of a new baby. Our comprehensive approach also includes tips and resources to support new parents as they adjust to life with a newborn. Families have access to childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn and postpartum classes. We also offer lactation consultants who guide one-on-one and in group settings.

Maternity pre-admission forms

For your convenience, we have provided downloadable forms for your labor and delivery. Please return the completed maternity pre-admission form and requested documents to the appropriate hospital location.

 

Maternity support at Danbury Hospital

Instructors from the birth center lead classes that help both parents learn about pregnancy and prepare for childbirth. New mothers may also participate in a free postpartum support group. During the support group, mothers of newborns can ask questions, share concerns and build relationships with other new moms.

 

Registration and resources

For more information about classes or to schedule a virtual live tour, please call (203) 739-6831 or email danburyprogramsforparents@nuvancehealth.org.

We also offer a lactation phone line, available Monday to Friday, from 9 am - 5 pm. To receive support from lactation specialists, please call (203) 739-7777.

Pregnancy, childbirth and newborn classes

  • Meet the Family Birth Center      
  • Baby Care Basics      
  • Breastfeeding Basics – Getting It Going, Keeping It Going and Being Successful    
  • Bump to Birth    
  • Pregnancy and Childbirth Comfort Measures      
  • Postpartum Life    
  • Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class with a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator

Maternity support at Norwalk Hospital

We provide a variety of classes led by childbirth educators and lactation consultants. You may be new to childbirth, need a refresher or want to find information for older siblings or grandparents.

 

Registration
To register for a class, please complete this form. 


Pregnancy, childbirth and newborn classes

  • Breastfeeding and Caring for your Newborn     

  • Parent's Circle  

Maternity support at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we provide specialized services for breastfeeding support. Breastfeeding helps your baby by improving digestion, providing excellent nutrition and protecting against infection. New moms also benefit from bonding time, decreased postpartum blood loss and increased bone strength

 

We provide private lactation consultations. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call (845) 483-6178.

Maternity support at Northern Dutchess Hospital

Families have access to a range of classes and support services at Northern Dutchess Hospital. We provide childbirth education for your whole family, as well as breastfeeding and lactation support. New mothers may also participate in postpartum support groups.

 

Classes and support groups

The maternity classes and support services at Northern Dutchess Hospital include:

  • Childbirth Education Classes
  • Breastfeeding Support Services
  • Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

 

Registration and resources

To inquire about childbirth classes, please call (845) 871-4355.

To contact a lactation specialist, please call (845) 871-3365.


Milk Bank Depot

Northern Dutchess Hospital is a Milk Depot for the New York Milk Bank. All donors go through a screening process. To become a donor, call the New York Milk Bank at 212-956-MILK (212-956-6455).To make an appointment to drop off frozen milk, registered New York Milk Bank donors can call the birth center at 845-871-3355.

Maternity support at Putnam Hospital

 At Putnam Hospital, you’ll find education about cesarean births, childbirth preparation and breastfeeding. You may also join one of our postpartum support groups.


Classes and support groups

Maternity classes and support groups at Putnam Hospital include:

  • Baby Basics
  • Childbirth Education
  • Cesarean Birth Preparation
  • Breastfeeding Preparation
  • Postpartum Support Group

Registration and resources

Registration is required. For more information, please email putnamprenatalclasses@nuvancehealth.org or call (845) 279-5711 x2513.


For Putnam Hospital's Parenting Partners Warm Line, call (845) 279-5711 x2513, available 24/7.

Maternity support at Sharon Hospital

 At Sharon Hospital, you’ll find education about cesarean births, childbirth preparation and breastfeeding. You may also join one of our prenatal or postpartum support groups.


Classes and support groups

Maternity classes and support groups at Sharon Hospital include:

  • Baby Basics
  • Breastfeeding Preparation
  • Breastfeeding Support Group
  • Cesarean Birth Preparation
  • Childbirth Education
  • Read to Grow Program


Registration and resources

For more information about classes or to schedule a live tour, please call (860) 364-4238 or email candy.osborn@nuvancehealth.org.

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